If you have dreamed of going to Disney and are looking for ideas on how to save a few bucks here and there, you have come to the right place! There are so many great ideas floating around and this website is jam-packed with them. Today I am going to share one of my favorite money-saving tips with you. Read more
I have 4 and 5 year old little boys who, more often than not, have energy to spare. At home, we enjoy seeking out adventures that offer opportunities for them to run free and use their creative imaginations in open spaces. We have checked out every park and playground in a 30 mile radius, but I never thought about putting “playground” on any of our vacation to-do lists. When I think about trips to Walt Disney World, I picture my kids being somewhat confined much of the time that we spend in the parks. Waiting in lines, sitting at restaurants, and navigating their strollers through dense crowds are all visions that come to mind. Read more
I started planning our recent Walt Disney World vacation on a mission to spend as little money as possible, convinced I could prove that families on a budget can afford a well-planned trip. I scheduled my time off from work to span two full weekends in order to allow for drive time. My husband declined this option – he was adamant about flying and I couldn’t argue that it’s so much quicker and less exhausting. That added about $1,000 to the budget automatically. We stayed 9 nights at Pop Century Resort, one of Disney’s value resorts, and skipped the park hopper on our 7 day park passes. Everything was carefully considered, including my decision to opt out of the dining plan. Read more
My husband, two little boys, and I just returned from a greatly anticipated, fun-filled 9 night stay at the Walt Disney World Resort. We visited from May 6 – May 15 with 7 Day Magic Your Way tickets. I’ve got so much to share with you from our trip, but I figured we may as well start with the basics. Many factors played a part down to the last detail of our vacation throughout the planning process. My main considerations when planning a trip to WDW will always be weather, crowds, and rates. While early May is rarely listed on those “best times to go” lists, I’d have to argue that maybe it should be – for my family, anyway. Here’s why. Read more